The ability to perceive and make distinctions in the moods, intentins, motivations, and fellings of otherpeople. THis can include sensitivity to facial expressions, voice and gestures; the capacity for discriminating amoung many different kinds of interpersonalcues; and the ability to respond effectively to those cues in some pragmatic way (e.g. to influence a group of people to follow a certain line of action).
Wikipedia:
This area has to do with interaction with others. In theory, people who have a high interpersonal intelligence tend to be extroverts, characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. They communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.
Careers that suit those with this intelligence include sales, politicians, managers, teachers, and social workers.
Learning Situations: These "social smart" people learn best through interaction with other people through discussions, cooperative work, or social activities. They are able to create synergy in a room by being aware of the feelings and motives of others. Roles:They are good at rallying the group together and getting discussions going. They are good at teaching other members of the group and coordinating activities. In a group project, they are good at peer editing
Interpersonal
Excerpt from Thomas Anderson's Book:The ability to perceive and make distinctions in the moods, intentins, motivations, and fellings of otherpeople. THis can include sensitivity to facial expressions, voice and gestures; the capacity for discriminating amoung many different kinds of interpersonalcues; and the ability to respond effectively to those cues in some pragmatic way (e.g. to influence a group of people to follow a certain line of action).
Wikipedia:
This area has to do with interaction with others. In theory, people who have a high interpersonal intelligence tend to be extroverts, characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivations, and their ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group. They communicate effectively and empathize easily with others, and may be either leaders or followers. They typically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate.
Careers that suit those with this intelligence include sales, politicians, managers, teachers, and social workers.
Learning Situations: These "social smart" people learn best through interaction with other people through discussions, cooperative work, or social activities. They are able to create synergy in a room by being aware of the feelings and motives of others.
Roles: They are good at rallying the group together and getting discussions going. They are good at teaching other members of the group and coordinating activities. In a group project, they are good at peer editing
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